Kerala 6-Day Itinerary for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (22.3 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Visit the St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, and the Chinese Fishing Nets that add to the charm of the Kochi’s shoreline. Enjoy local Kerala cuisine at Fort House Restaurant and take a stroll through Jew Town to pick up souvenirs.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    4 hours 30 minutes (130 km) from Kochi

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of Munnar, surrounded by rolling hills, tea plantations, and waterfalls. Visit the Mattupetty Dam and Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Stop by Tata Tea Museum to learn about the history of tea in India.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady
    3 hours 30 minutes (91.7 km) from Munnar

    Take a boat ride on Periyar Lake in Thekkady to spot elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. Go on a spice plantation tour at Green Park Spices and learn about the different spices grown in Kerala. End the day with a Kathakali dance performance at Kairali Theatre.

  4. Day 4: Alleppey
    4 hours (142 km) from Thekkady

    Take a houseboat ride through the serene backwaters of Alleppey and enjoy the scenic beauty of paddy fields, coconut trees, and villages. Visit the Alleppey Beach and watch the sunset. Have dinner at Thaff Delicacy and try the local seafood delicacies.

  5. Day 5: Kovalam
    4 hours 30 minutes (161 km) from Alleppey

    Relax on the Kovalam Beach, one of the most popular beaches in Kerala. Visit the Halcyon Castle, a beautiful palace built in the 1930s. Take a stroll through the Napier Museum and see the ancient sculptures and bronze artifacts. Have dinner at Bait and try their fusion cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Thiruvananthapuram
    30 minutes (15 km) from Kovalam

    Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Take a tour of the Kuthira Malika Palace Museum, known for its traditional Kerala architecture and ivory carvings. End the day with a relaxing Ayurvedic massage at Sarovaram Ayurvedic Health Center.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort House Restaurant (1 hour, £8)
  • Tata Tea Museum (2 hours, £4)
  • Kathakali performance at Kairali Theatre (2 hours, £15)
  • Houseboat ride in Alleppey (5 hours, £100)
  • Bait restaurant (1 hour, £20)
  • Ayurvedic massage at Sarovaram Ayurvedic Health Center (1 hour, £50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: £197
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